2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Charming Two-Bedroom Terraced House
- Fabulous Garden
- Attractive Rural Views
- External Stone-Built Bothy
- Commutable to Edinburgh
- Strong School Catchment
- Solid Fuel Heating
- Double Glazing
Ashlea Retreat is a charming and well-presented two-bedroom mid-terrace house situated in the popular village of Oxton. With attractive rural views it is only four and a half miles North of the historic Borders town of Lauder, and is within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh.
Located within a strong primary and secondary school catchment the property benefits from a fabulous and well laid out garden which is a particular feature.
Internally, the deceptively spacious accommodation lies across two levels and comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom, a sitting room, a dining kitchen, and a downstairs wc. With double glazing, the solid fuel heating system, fired by the wood burner is a very welcome addition to this village house.Externally, the property has the most amazing garden, with steps leading up to lawn area, with raised beds, borders and an abundance of shrubs, with a paved area to sit out and enjoy more informal entertaining. Of particular note is the pond and chicken run, which allows for a versatile and quite special outside space. Storage includes the wood store, the greenhouse and the stone-built bothy which is perfect for bicycles and garden implements.
Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68, as are most Border towns and the North of England. The Borders Railway, runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, with a stop at Stow which is approximately ten miles away, allowing you to get to most parts of Scotland by train from Edinburgh.
Edinburgh 23 miles. Earlston 12 miles. Lauder 4.5 miles. Melrose 16 miles.(All distances are approximate)
Council Tax Band : D
EPC: E48
Location:
Ashlea Retreat is situated in the charming village of Oxton, which is only four and a half miles North of the historic Borders town of Lauder, which is situated halfway between the Lammermuir Hills and the River Tweed, and is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The village of Oxton has a primary school, a community shop, a bird sanctuary with pottery and a cafe, and a village hall; along with the popular Carfraemill Hotel under a mile away; whilst the town of Lauder provides an extensive range of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist shops, small supermarket, coffee shop/art gallery, petrol station and the well-known Black Bull hotel.
The thriving old mill town of Galashiels fifteen miles to the South West offers a fuller range of shopping facilities, which include Tesco, ASDA, Next and Marks & Spencer.
Local tourist attractions include Thirlestane Castle on the southern side of Lauder, nearby Mellerstain House, and Abbotsford House on the outskirts of Melrose. There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, golf, mountain biking and a selection of walks that cross through the Scottish Borders.
Local schools include the local primary school, and Earlston High School.
The Borders General Hospital lies just outside the town of Melrose which is only sixteen miles away, with Oxton sitting in an easily accessible area with Edinburgh, only twenty-three miles away, and in easy reach via the A68, which also provides links to the north of England.
The Borders railway, runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, and has a stop at Stow which is approximately ten miles away, allowing you to get to most parts of Scotland by train from Edinburgh.
Edinburgh International airport which lies on the Western fringes of Edinburgh is approximately thirty miles away.
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold
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